I am so buzzed to see this journey develop. My husband and I (& our 4 year old son) opened our craft beer taproom in the north east after 13 years of living and eating in London. A very new vibe for the north east and we definitely underestimated the work and stress and of course, the cost involved but the rewards have been in abundance. It’s ours, our passion, our humour, our hard work all there for the public to enjoy and they really are. I have no doubt you, Mattie and little Donnie will feel that same pride but on this mega scale. Very excited for you guys. And also very excited for me to come and eat and Gina. Every bit of luck to you guys ❤️
We’re so excited to have you on Station Road. You just need to look at how packed out the new pub has been to see how people are desperate for newness and able to spend for the right place.
Thanks so much Beth! Yes you're right, the pub has been renovated so nicely hasn't it? I've spent many mornings in there having meetings over coffee. Am yet to eat dinner there...
Congratulations! What an adventure. I opened an English tea room in the south of France eight years ago- with no experience in hospitality! It’s been a mad journey, lots of tears and very scary, but I’m still here and the French have embraced British baking. Good luck and can’t wait to follow your journey xx
I am buzzing for the both of you! And can’t wait for all the insight.. from a woman who day dreams opening her own Macanese/Chinese/Portuguese café/restaurant
It's so nerve wracking but it'll be so worth it. Also did it with only a tiny loan! I have a little deli and 20 years ago when we opened it almost killed me. Couldn't sleep couldn't eat but hey here we still are. Still anxious at times, our kitchen is upstairs and I'd pop downstairs just to hear the hum of the coffee machine and customers. L can laugh now x best of luck x
I am so buzzed to see this journey develop. My husband and I (& our 4 year old son) opened our craft beer taproom in the north east after 13 years of living and eating in London. A very new vibe for the north east and we definitely underestimated the work and stress and of course, the cost involved but the rewards have been in abundance. It’s ours, our passion, our humour, our hard work all there for the public to enjoy and they really are. I have no doubt you, Mattie and little Donnie will feel that same pride but on this mega scale. Very excited for you guys. And also very excited for me to come and eat and Gina. Every bit of luck to you guys ❤️
Thank you Lilli Congrats on opening your own place, this is so reassuring to read - thank you! And thanks for supporting us <3
We’re so excited to have you on Station Road. You just need to look at how packed out the new pub has been to see how people are desperate for newness and able to spend for the right place.
Thanks so much Beth! Yes you're right, the pub has been renovated so nicely hasn't it? I've spent many mornings in there having meetings over coffee. Am yet to eat dinner there...
Congratulations! What an adventure. I opened an English tea room in the south of France eight years ago- with no experience in hospitality! It’s been a mad journey, lots of tears and very scary, but I’m still here and the French have embraced British baking. Good luck and can’t wait to follow your journey xx
So proud of you twooo !! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Interesting. Our Substack is the story of starting out twenty years ago.
I am buzzing for the both of you! And can’t wait for all the insight.. from a woman who day dreams opening her own Macanese/Chinese/Portuguese café/restaurant
It's so nerve wracking but it'll be so worth it. Also did it with only a tiny loan! I have a little deli and 20 years ago when we opened it almost killed me. Couldn't sleep couldn't eat but hey here we still are. Still anxious at times, our kitchen is upstairs and I'd pop downstairs just to hear the hum of the coffee machine and customers. L can laugh now x best of luck x
Thank you Trish! I underestimated the stress that's for sure.. Where's the deli?
West Cork, Ireland x